Evaluation of the box-counting method for assessing tree structures: A case study of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.)

Key Points

• The box-counting method effectively assesses tree structures, revealing meaningful fractal dimensions.
• Key evidence shows that the method accurately captures density distribution in Fagus sylvatica populations.
• Assessment using the box-counting approach highlights the complexity of tree structures in urban forests.
• These findings support further exploration of box-counting as a standard metric in ecological studies.